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Couch to 5K

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W3R1

Wow! Was starting to get the, what I expect is pretty normal, fear, of the new week and it's runs. So W3 I knew upped the ante but decided to go for it...

Wow! Was starting to get the, what I expect is pretty normal, fear, of the new ...

jannerm

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - I feel great

I managed to do my W8R1 this morning and although I had the few demon on my shoulder moments I managed it without too much drama. I am putting this down to...

I managed to do my W8R1 this morning and although I had the few demon on my shou...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bike ride

I’ve just done a 11 mile bike ride I start week 8 of c25k tomorrow is this still ok to start tomorrow or should I start Tuesday trouble is Friday I got to go...

I’ve just done a 11 mile bike ride I start week 8 of c25k tomorrow is this still...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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What to expect

Which week did you find the hardest? What was the biggest jump for you as a beginner? Currently running 3 minutes which is an achievement in itself for me

Which week did you find the hardest? What was the biggest jump for you as a begi...

KateBounce

•6 years ago

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Week 4 finished

Can't believe I've actually got this far. I repeated week 2 because basically, i was rubbish at it!! My legs get so tired when I'm running and they are...

Can't believe I've actually got this far. I repeated week 2 because basically, ...

KindleReader

•6 years ago

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Rest days?

Good afternoon, just wandering what you guys do on rest days? I’ve been doing just that... resting no real exercise, apart from housework etc! As not wanting...

Good afternoon, just wandering what you guys do on rest days? I’ve been doing ju...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hard work this week - timing conundrums

There’s always something isn’t there? This week I’ve had a tummy bug that seems to be turning into a cold, unless it’s hay fever, who knows! It’s been quite...

There’s always something isn’t there? This week I’ve had a tummy bug that seems...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

W8r1... better than expected!

After r3 from w7 was a real struggle was dreading this mornings run but actually went much better than expected. Managed to get my favourite treatdmill near...

After r3 from w7 was a real struggle was dreading this mornings run but actually...

PaulaGullett

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R3... no sack truck required

I’ll never learn. Plan was to do graduation run early this morning whilst a bit cooler. Thus the usual insomnia makes a return, and I toast the morning sun...

I’ll never learn. Plan was to do graduation run early this morning whilst a bit ...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Early morning 4k! I'm starting to like morning running! 😎😎😎😎

To avoid this dreadful heat, got to railway track at 7.20am. Lovely and cool and shady!! Planned to do a slow 30 mins, I don't usually run well in the morning,...

To avoid this dreadful heat, got to railway track at 7.20am. Lovely and cool and...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Start of 5k plan

Just started 5 k fitness plan today, had enough of being a couch potato and not looking after my body. Time for a new me! 🤗

Just started 5 k fitness plan today, had enough of being a couch potato and not ...

Fattyboomboom16

•6 years ago

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Wk8 run3, how to improve technique

So I went out yesterday and did wk8 run3 after a 2week break. I was my usually slow and steady self. Almost gave up at the 8 min mark n walked for bout 30 sec...

So I went out yesterday and did wk8 run3 after a 2week break. I was my usually s...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

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W7r2 5K for the first time!!

First time posting but feeling amazed that I've finally run 5k... 5.1 to be exact!! Just wanted to share that at the start of the programme I never thought I...

First time posting but feeling amazed that I've finally run 5k... 5.1 to be exac...

Nikcak

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Bring on week 5

Just finished week 4 and felt strong. Definitely ready for week 5 - bring it on.🤛💪 This app is great and I’m so glad that I’m sticking to the plan 😁

Just finished week 4 and felt strong. Definitely ready for week 5 - bring it on....

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

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This is what we do!! Post Grad Run 11!

Hello Runners This has been a kind of tough running week. Post Grad has challenges, they’re just different to the programme challenges. It’s not about finding...

Hello Runners This has been a kind of tough running week. Post Grad has challen...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

50 Replies

Advice on running watch

Hi I am looking at getting a new activity tracker and looked at the Garmin 35 does anyone have one ? Is is worth buying ?..I do have a cheap tracker at the...

Hi I am looking at getting a new activity tracker and looked at the Garmin 35 do...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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20mins! Shut the front door

She’s only gone and done it!! Week 5 run 3. Wow...like many of you I have never in my adult life been able to run for 20mins without stopping!! Such an...

She’s only gone and done it!! Week 5 run 3. Wow...like many of you I have neve...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

That was hard work today! It felt like a big kick in the face after my 20 min run last week. However, I did it and now to keep pushing forward! Did manage to...

That was hard work today! It felt like a big kick in the face after my 20 min ru...

GRANDMAGWEN

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Graduated 27 runs later

Never thought I would be able to run 5k and just before my 41st birthday....haven't lost any weight but feel and look a lot better....just need to keep on...

Never thought I would be able to run 5k and just before my 41st birthday....have...

Jonogriff

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Calves giving up again

I graduated a couple of months ago and am still finding things very difficult. I had problems with my calves at the beginning but that seemed to disappear...

I graduated a couple of months ago and am still finding things very difficult. ...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished week 4

Well with anxiety as hadnt run for a week i did run 3 of week 4 I did it Actually it wasnt easy at the begining and boy was i happy 2 hear the half wag bell...

Well with anxiety as hadnt run for a week i did run 3 of week 4 I did it Actuall...

Judalee

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Enforced break.

Well a week ago I volunteered at my first parkrun. I had a bit of a busy week so had done strength training but no running. I didn’t know it was going to lead...

Well a week ago I volunteered at my first parkrun. I had a bit of a busy week so...

Anggrrr

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Snail pace 🐌

Wk2 run2! Went nice and early to beat the heat. Completed the run which I’m really pleased about however my right ankle is playing up which I’ve never had...

Wk2 run2! Went nice and early to beat the heat. Completed the run which I’m real...

BluLeopard

•6 years ago

11 Replies

How do you get the graduate badge?

Is there something you have to do in the app? Thanks is advance x

JoOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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TODAY WAS THE DAY

It’s taken longer than the 9W I never thought I’d run for 30mins Feeling very proud 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

It’s taken longer than the 9W I never thought I’d run for 30mins Feeling very p...

Run4fitness

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hit 5K with one run to go!

I've felt a lot of pressure this week, entirely self-imposed. Last run of Week8 and first of Week9 were pretty close to the 5K so I really wanted to achieve...

I've felt a lot of pressure this week, entirely self-imposed. Last run of Week8...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk4r1

I was so nervous about that run. Had butterflies in my tummy and felt sick and came very close to redoing week 3. But I went and I DID IT! Wanted to stop so...

I was so nervous about that run. Had butterflies in my tummy and felt sick and c...

Emcdee

•6 years ago

15 Replies

I’ve not run for 12 days....

My question is, do I carry on where I left off? Week 9 run 2 I should be on. I usually run early morning around 6am but my sons been leaving for work at...

My question is, do I carry on where I left off? Week 9 run 2 I should be on. I u...

Slem78

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3 I am a runner?!

It is not getting any easier although I did complete it, I must admit with a twenty second fast walk in the middle! I also ran Strava alongside and it’s as I...

It is not getting any easier although I did complete it, I must admit with a twe...

Ladyinthehat

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thank you Fabulous450!

I don’t think I can tag in the app, so instead Fabulous450 gets tagged in the title! Thank you so much for pointing me in the direction of Headspace runs. Did...

I don’t think I can tag in the app, so instead Fabulous450 gets tagged in the ti...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W3R1

W8R1 - I feel great

Bike ride

What to expect

Week 4 finished

Rest days?

Hard work this week - timing conundrums

W8r1... better than expected!

W9 R3... no sack truck required

Early morning 4k! I'm starting to like morning running! 😎😎😎😎

Start of 5k plan

Wk8 run3, how to improve technique

W7r2 5K for the first time!!

Bring on week 5

This is what we do!! Post Grad Run 11!

Advice on running watch

20mins! Shut the front door

Week 6 run 1

Graduated 27 runs later

Calves giving up again

Finished week 4

Enforced break.

Snail pace 🐌

How do you get the graduate badge?

TODAY WAS THE DAY

Hit 5K with one run to go!

Wk4r1

I’ve not run for 12 days....

W6R3 I am a runner?!

Thank you Fabulous450!

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